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Ashchurch Primary School

Tewkesbury, GL20 8LAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1717 of 13,686 nationally

About Ashchurch Primary School

Ashchurch Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Tewkesbury, within Gloucestershire local authority. It ranks 4th out of 24 primary schools in the Tewkesbury area, placing it in the top 25% locally. Among its closest-performing peers in the LA are Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School, Temple Guiting Church of England School, and Thrupp School, all of which sit above it in the rankings. The school is led by headteacher Richard Gibson and has a current roll of 137 pupils against a capacity of 147, meaning it is nearly full. Its religious character is listed as 'Does not apply', and it does not have nursery provision or a sixth form. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 46 total applications for 21 places, with 26 first-preference applications resulting in 21 offers — an oversubscription ratio of 2.19, indicating strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAshchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury, GL20 8LA
HeadteacherRichard Gibson
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils137
Free School Meals (FSM)16.1%
School Capacity137 / 147 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsTennisRoundersFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: ashchurchprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashchurch Primary School

Ashchurch Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.